The Hollywood Hubbies Film Club

Well now… are you a “June Bride”? get ready yall as we “Barn Dance” our way into our review of – 1954’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. This film marks review # 18 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an American musical film, directed by Stanley Donen, with music by Gene de Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and choreography by Michael Kidd. The...

Join us as we “Dance in the Dark" folks! As we waltz our way into our PART 2 review of – 1953’s The Band Wagon. This film marks review # 17 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. The Band Wagon is a 1953 American musical romantic comedy directed the one and only Vincente Minnelli , Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green whom also wrote Singin in the Rain! with Music and Lyrics b...

Now “THAT’S! Entertainment!” folks! As we waltz our way into our review of – 1953’s The Band Wagon. This film marks review # 17 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. The Band Wagon is a 1953 American musical romantic comedy directed the one and only Vincente Minnelli , Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green WHOM ALSO wrote Singin in the Rain! with Music and Lyrics by Howard Die...

“Beautiful Girl , Your a Lovely Picture” - as you  make our dreams come true with PART 2 of our review on 1952's Singin' in the Rain. This film marks review # 16 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with Music an...

Well “Good Mornin’ Good Mornin’ " as we talk the whole day through – reviewing 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain. This film marks review # 16 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical romantic comedy film directed and choreographed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green with Music and Lyrics by Arthur Freed (l...

Welcome Back “gorgeous” to PART 2 of our review on 1968’s Funny Girl. This film marks review # 16 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. Funny Girl is an American biographical musical film directed by William Wyler; with music and lyrics by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill and written by Isobel Lennart, adapted from her book for the stage musical of the same title. It is loosely based o...

Well don’t even think about “raining on our Parade” this week … as we shake our Fanny and review 1968’s Funny Girl. (did you see what I did there?) This film marks review # 15 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. Funny Girl is an American biographical musical film directed by William Wyler; with music and lyrics by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill and written by Isobel Lennart, adapte...

Welcome back to PART 2 of this week's episode as we review Bob Fosse’s 1972 movie; Cabaret . This film marks review # 14 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. written by Jay Presson Allen with Music and Lyrics by Kander and Ebb. The movie was adapted from the 1966 stage musical of the same name. The film stars Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Fritz Wepper, Marisa Berens...

“Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome” to this week episode as we review Bob Fosse’s 1972 movie; Cabaret. This film marks review # 14 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. written by Jay Presson Allen with Music and Lyrics by Kander and Ebb. The movie was adapted from the 1966 stage musical of the same name. The film stars Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem, Fritz Wepper, Marisa...

Join us for PART 2 of our Review this week on Vincente Minnelli’s 1944 classic Meet Me in St Louis! This film marks review # 13 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. The film stars Judy Garland, Margeret O Brien , Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer, Tom Drake, Leon Ames, Harry Davenport and a personal fave, Marjorie Main.   “I think people actually forget that Have Yourself a Merry Littl...

Well its time to “skip to my lou!” and “join us under the bamboo tree” this week! As we review Vincente Minnelli’s 1944 classic Meet Me in St Louis.    This film marks review # 13 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. The film stars Judy Garland, Margeret O Brien , Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer, Tom Drake, Leon Ames, Harry Davenport and a personal fave, Marjorie Main.  “Can I just s...

"theres something sweet, and almost kind" about Beauty and the Beast, and we are definitely feeling "human again" as we jump into PART 2 of Disney’s animated classic. With Music and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Alan Menkin. Come on Disney Fans! Show us some love and leave your comments.  This film marks review # 12 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. The film stars Paige O'Hara,...

Well this weeks episode is in fact, “a tale as old as time” – as you sit back to “Be our Guest” with Disney’s animated classic Beauty and the Beast.  With Music and Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Alan Menkin. Come on Disney Fans! Show us some love and leave your comments.  This film marks review # 12 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. The film stars Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Ri...

"After the Ball" we are gliding into Part 2 of our review on Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's 1936 film Show Boat. Starring Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Charles Winninger, Paul Robeson, Helen Morgan, Helen Westley, Queenie Smith, Sammy White, Donald Cook, and the legendary Hattie McDaniel.. This film marks review # 11 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. "I can hear Kelli O'Hara...

Step aboard the Cotton Palace with us this week as we cruise our way down the Mississippi River into Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's 1936 film Show Boat. Starring Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Charles Winninger, Paul Robeson, Helen Morgan, Helen Westley, Queenie Smith, Sammy White, Donald Cook, and the legendary Hattie McDaniel.. This film marks review # 11 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musica...

"Our Love is here to Stay" this week in PART 2 of our review of Vincent Minnelli and the Gershwins 1951 film An American in Paris. Starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary and Nina Foch. This film marks review # 10 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time.   “Wow, I was shocked how great Georges Guetary sounded! Thank you Mister Minnelli for checking off our b...

"Let's build a stairway to paradise" this week as we waltz our way into Vincent Minnelli and the Gershwins 1951 film An American in Paris. Starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary and Nina Foch. This film marks review # 10 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. "This is Leslie's big film debut, and as incredible of a Dancer as she is, you can tell how 'gree...

"How did you know the note was to you?" Join us this week for PART 2 as we wrap up our review of 1979's film All That Jazz. Starring Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Ann Reinking, and Leland Palmer. This film marks review # 9 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. "If anything sticks out to a film lover and knows cinematography - its this scene. Pay attention to this table read scene....

"Its Showtime, Folks!" Join us this week as we dance our way into into Bob Fosse's 1979's film All That Jazz. Starring Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Ann Reinking, and Leland Palmer. This film marks review # 9 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. "is this just Bob Fosse's life at this point? I man how much of these conversations were really conversations between him and Gwen Verdo...

Were you "Born in a Trunk in the Princess Theatre" ? Join us this week as we wrap up our review on A Star is Born (1954) starring Judy Garland and James Mason. We hope you enjoy Part 2 and also, that everyone has an incredible Holiday and Happy New Year! Lets keep our Greatest Movie Musicals going into 2026 Go give us a follow on Social Media platforms @hollywoodhubbies

"Esthers and Vickis and Judys - OH MY!" Join us this week as we dive into 1954's A Star is Born , starring Judy Garland and James Mason. This film marks review # 8 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. "What exactly IS the Night of Stars ? An award show? A preview event? a political rally?" "Dressing Judy in oversize outfits to hide her weight is not the answer. She deserved bett...

"isn't it a lovely day to be caught in the rain?" with you and this episode! Here is Part 2 of film # 7 on AFI's List of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time: TOP HAT , Starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire "Where is exactly are we? what is Lido? it looks like Its a Small World or the Venetian in Vegas" "Nothing like a good ol' fashioned kidnapping. this is Kidnapping #2 btw" "we really needed mo...

Come along and "dance cheek to cheek" with us as we review film # 7 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals : Top Hat ; starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Music by the one and only Irving Berlin! "did you catch there was a cameo by Lucille Ball in this?" "who exactly is Alberto Beddini? A Fashion Designer or a Sugar Daddy?" "How many more songs were added to the stage version of this? bec...

"inside my heart is breaking, my makeup may be flaking" Heres Part 2 of our review of the 2001 movie Musical MOULIN ROUGE. This is film review #6 of AFI's list of Top 25 Greatest Movie Musicals. "Roxanne is by far the best musical number of this movie" "Why do you want the Duke to win?" "After watching this, you know - maybe I just dont like the plot of this film"

"because we can can can!" Come one, Come all. Here's Part 1 of our review of the 2001 movie musical MOULIN ROUGE!. This is film review # 6 from the AFI list of top 25 Greatest Movie Musicals. "You know after re-watching this, this movie is kind of sad isn't it? " "This may be the most beautiful and iconic Nicole Kidman has ever looked." "Kylie Minogue and Ozzy Osbournes vocals mixed together like,...